Sr. Scientist RNA Tx CGM

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 169050

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego California United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Scientist RNA Tx CGM to be in San Diego CA.

Position Summary

Scientific position within the Assay Development and Screening team developing assays to characterize oligonucleotides for target gene knockdown in relevant cell types assess cell viability screening for innate immune responses and adapting assays to automation for high throughput screening of oligo libraries to identify hits and further characterize for potency and safety. Additionally this position will provide analysis for PK/PD studies to test for siRNA levels and target mRNA levels in tissue samples.

You will be responsible for:

Develop methods for RNA extraction qPCR immunoassays and analytical methods to characterize oligonucleotides
Conduct and troubleshoot experiments independently and in collaboration with colleagues to characterize and screen siRNA oligonucleotides through routine and consistent performance of 4 or more assays.
Work with complex cell types including IPSC neurons for culturing and developing cell based functional assays
Collect and evaluate data; prepare reports summaries and presentations; maintain and update laboratory notebook and the laboratory information management system
Represent the ADS group on drug discovery project teams to plan for assay development and screening needs and updating the project team with resulting data conclusions and recommendations.
Share work at team meetings and scientific forums for broader dissemination of results and contributions.
Research literature and broaden scientific knowledge on relevant assay formats and disease areas and strengthen expertise in oligo therapies.
Support ADS team on operational lab functions including managing inventories of supplies ordering reagents and consumables
Other activities may include serving as EH&S representative DDI Champion CREDO team member or some other support role that helps the broader team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required:

A Bachelors degree in Biology or related scientific field
A minimum of 1 year in Complex cellular assays including primary cells and IPSC cells such as human neurons; Liquid handling automation; RNA extraction from cell cultures and tissues; QPCR immunoassays; presentation skills; data analysis software such as Excel and Prism.

Preferred:

Cell line generation; experience working with LIMS or databases; experience on cross functional matrix teams

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105000 to $169050 annually.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: o Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year o Holiday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year of Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Required Experience:

Senior IC